Information on the types of Extended Trading Permits.
Section 60 of the Liquor Control Act 1988 (the Act) provides for a licensee to apply for extended trading permits authorising the licensee to sell and supply liquor under the licence, according to the tenor of a permit, in circumstances to which that licence would not otherwise apply. Subject to the provisions provided by the Act permits, can be applied for either on an ongoing basis (generally granted for ten years) or for one off events.
If a licensee is found in breach of the conditions of their permit, or if it is determined that the permit is no longer in the best interest of the public, the permit can be cancelled immediately.
This permit type is used for licensees who wish to provide liquor to patrons seated in an alfresco area adjacent to the licensed premises. Freehold owner consent and plans of the proposed permit area will be required for a permit to be granted.
This permit type is used for licensees who wish to provide liquor in an adjacent specified area that would not otherwise be authorised under the licence, on such days and between such hours on those days as may be specified.
This permit type is used to authorise the licensee of a club (not including club restricted) or special facility licence to sell liquor for consumption on a specified part of the premises to a separate group of persons with a common interest in the use of the premises. For clubs, a prerequisite is that their constitution must allow associations to use a part of their licensed premises.
This permit authorises the holder of a producer’s licence to sell their liquor product on specified premises on which the licensee would not otherwise be authorised.
This permit type is used to authorise the sale of liquor ancillary to a meal outside the normal licensed hours in a specified dining area for hotel, nightclub and producer’s licences only.
This permit type is used to authorise a restaurant licensee to sell and supply liquor at any time to a lodger who is residing in the residential accommodation operated by the licensee and located at the restaurant premises.
This permit type is used to increase the existing trading hours on the liquor licence.
This permit type authorises the licensee to sell liquor via table service for consumption on the premises whether or not ancillary to a meal. Strict conditions may apply to liquor without a meal permits including, but not restricted to:
This permit type authorises the licensee to sell liquor via table service for consumption on the premises whether or not ancillary to a meal. A maximum numbers limitation will be imposed on the premises & permit of 120 patrons or, if the capacity of the premises is lower, a lesser number will apply.
Strict conditions may apply to liquor without a meal permits including, but not restricted to:
There are 6 types of one-off event permits
It is possible to apply for multiple categories of these permit within the one application to cover your event.
This permit type is used to extend the area for a one-off event to be held adjacent to the existing liquor licensed premises.
This permit type allows the licensee of a restaurant liquor licence to serve liquor to patrons not necessarily seated and not ancillary to a meal.
This permit type is used to extend the hours for a one-off event to be held on the liquor licensed premises.
This permit type is used when the holder of a Club or Club Restricted liquor licence wishes to hold an event for non-members (ie persons not members of the club or guests of members). It allows for non-members to purchase liquor directly from the bar without being a member or a guest of a member.
This permit type is used to waive the requirement for continuous live entertainment for a special occasion or function.
This permit type is used by a licensee who has been engaged to cater for a one-off function not at the licensed premises for a one-off private function.
Effective date: 23 October 2009Last amended: 23 February 2021Next review: 23 February 2023
This policy guideline is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered, and with the understanding that the Director of Liquor Licensing is not passing legal opinion or interpretation or other professional advice. The information is provided on the understanding that all persons undertake responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its contents.
The Liquor Control Act 1988 (the Act) sets out the fundamental trading conditions for each class of licence with sections 98 to 98H of the Act providing the permitted trading hours.
Under section 60 of the Act the licensing authority may grant an extended trading permit (ETP) authorising the licensee to sell and supply liquor in circumstances to which the licence would not otherwise apply. In addition, section 63 of the Act empowers the licensing authority, to vary any term or condition imposed on a licence.
An application for an ETP, or to vary or cancel a condition of a licence must be considered on its own merits, and therefore, the onus is on the licensee to demonstrate the merits of their application.
This policy provides guidance as to the circumstances in which permits or variations to licence conditions may be considered. This list of circumstances is not exhaustive, please contact the department on 61 8 6551 4888 if you require further information in relation to your particular circumstances.
This policy should be read in conjunction with the Director’s policies on:
Restaurant licences may seek an ETP to authorise the sale and supply of liquor at a private function being held on the licensed premises where no meal is being supplied.
With the exception of a 'grand opening' and New Year’s Eve functions, permits will generally not be granted where the licensee is seeking to host a function that is open to the public.
Applications will generally be considered where a patron has approached the licensee to hold a private function, for example: a birthday/wedding anniversary celebration, wedding reception or fashion launch/parade.
Generally, no more than twenty four (24) permits of this kind may be issued in a twelve (12) month period. Applicants should refer to Extended Trading Permits — Restaurants Holding Finger Food/Cocktail Functions for further information.
Please note:
This list in not exhaustive and other criteria may be relevant.
A licensee seeking an approval under these provisions will be required to meet the following criteria:
For events where over 500 patrons are expected to attend a copy of the management plan for the event maybe required.
Important: applications must be submitted in accordance with the minimum timeframes specified in the table below. Failure to do so is likely to result in the application being refused.
Lodgement periods:
Application kits containing the lodgement guide and all the required forms can be downloaded from the department’s website or by contacting the department on 61 8 6551 4888